By Emmanuelle Hertel My journey to becoming an Alkalign instructor started from a place of low self-confidence and poor body image. From early childhood, the notion that I was chubby or “big-boned” was instilled in me by people very close to me, and then reinforced...
10 Things I Will Never Regret
Saturday, October 23rd, marks the end of an era. The studio at 3528 Alameda opened on March 28, 2009, nine years after I migrated west immediately after graduating from Georgetown University to start an investment banking job on Sand Hill Road. Several years later,...
Testimonial: “Proud to be Team #BlueCrew for Life!”
Got Alkalign? Jennifer does! She recently shared why it's so important to her and we couldn't be any more impressed with her dedication and growth mindset. Bravo Jennifer! "My name is Jennifer, and I’m so grateful to be part of the Alkalign #BlueCrew community!...
Testimonial: Alkalign for a Stronger Golf Game
One of the many philosophies of Alkalign is that to be your best at anything, you need to train in a functional way. Our training programs are expanding and have been inspired by clients who have experienced 'ah-ha' moments in their daily lives: from carrying their...
A Conversation on Race, Class & Change
Parenting these days is tough! Between social media, COVID-19, race and class injustice and other current events, it may feel overwhelming to think about how to raise good human beings. The responsibility might feel so great that you are frozen and don't know where to...
Erin is an engaging and dynamic presenter. She has been hired by corporations, educational institutions and non-profits to teach classes and facilitate workshops on a wide range of health and wellness topics. Her passion is helping people truly feel better from the inside out in a way that is both safe and sustainable.
Erin is the author of a transformational memoir called It Doesn’t Have to Hurt to Work™. She leads interactive workshops by the same name. Email erin@alkalignstudios.com to inquire about booking. She is available in-person or virtual/online.
It Doesn't Have to Hurt to Work™
A NEW, 2-week FREE program we are offering to any and all who want to get off the hamster wheel and try something that 1) works and 2) you will enjoy in the process. No more beating yourself up and spiraling the shame drain thinking you have to do more and be more. We embrace a philosophy that it doesn’t have to hurt to work™. The extremes aren’t sustainable. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to your body. Slow, steady and sane wins the race of life. And we are here to help you along the way.